The Great Reversal: How India’s AI Leap Will Transform Global Publishing
India's mandatory AI licensing proposal and voice AI leadership signal a reversal where emerging markets set standards the West must follow.
Dec 13, 2025 | AI, India, IP Rights, Publishing Controversies
India's mandatory AI licensing proposal and voice AI leadership signal a reversal where emerging markets set standards the West must follow.
by Mark Williams | Dec 18, 2025 | Audiobooks, Digital Audio, Poland, Storytel | 0 |
Storytel and Onet Premium launch bundled subscription in Poland, combining audiobooks with premium journalism in a strategic partnership targeting modern content consumers.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 16, 2025 | Bashkortostan, Iran, Russia, Tatarstan, Turkey | 0 |
Iran’s Istanbul Book Fair participation under Turkic World focus highlights global publishing’s challenge: engaging professionally with industry peers despite political tensions.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 16, 2025 | Arab publishing, Comics, Middle East, Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Saudi Arabia’s manga sector evolves from hobby to professional industry, driven by state support, co-productions, and a 15-million-strong audience.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 14, 2025 | Book Fairs, India | 0 |
Dibrugarh Book Fair’s anti-technology stance reflects a wider South Asian publishing mindset that risks limiting readership.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 13, 2025 | Audible, Audiobooks | 0 |
Audible’s TikTok partnership embeds BookTok trends directly in-app, offering publishers a new discovery channel for audiobooks and backlist revival.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 13, 2025 | AI, India, IP Rights, Publishing Controversies | 0 |
India’s mandatory AI licensing proposal and voice AI leadership signal a reversal where emerging markets set standards the West must follow.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 13, 2025 | Book Fairs, Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Jeddah Book Fair 2025 showcases Saudi Arabia’s $2.28bn publishing market, offering international professionals state-backed partnership opportunities and regulatory reform.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 12, 2025 | Arab publishing, MENA publishing, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 0 |
Focal Point 2025 brings together 60+ independent publishers for three days of art books, workshops, and launches at Bait Obaid Al Shamsi, Sharjah.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 12, 2025 | AI, Digital Audio, India, Innovative Publishing | 0 |
India’s mandatory AI licensing proposal and voice AI leadership signal a reversal where emerging markets set standards the West must follow.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 11, 2025 | Arab publishing, Awards, MENA publishing, Middle East, Qatar | 0 |
Seminar at Qatar National Library explores Arab publishing industry challenges with $1m Arab Book Award winners and experts.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 10, 2025 | Africa, Kenya, Libraries | 0 |
Kenya’s 2025 Bill adds Parliament to legal deposit requirements. The UK, US, Canada and many countries have similar mandatory submission rules for national libraries.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 10, 2025 | Awards, France, Romania | 0 |
Romanian students select Nathacha Appanah’s La nuit au cœur for the 13th Choix Goncourt de la Roumanie, showcasing youth-driven market insights for French publishers.
Read MoreBastei Lübbe AG acquires German webtoon publisher Papertoons to capture 29% CAGR growth in digital comics market. Deal effective Jan 2026.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 7, 2025 | AI, bookstores, Retailer News | 0 |
James Daunt’s elitist disdain for AI books masks snobbery in publishing, amid lawsuits and authenticity drives. Explore the hypocrisy and industry fallout.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 7, 2025 | Audiobooks, Children's Books, Comics | 0 |
tonies’ landmark Pokémon partnership signals major shift in children’s audio publishing, bringing screen-free storytelling to millions of households worldwide.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Arab publishing, Kuwait, MENA publishing, Middle East | 0 |
Kuwait International Book Fair 2025: 477,560 visitors, 611 publishers, 7.2% market CAGR. Key insights for publishing professionals on Gulf opportunities.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Indonesia, S.E. Asia | 0 |
Indonesia’s Gen Z is sparking a reading renaissance, lifting literacy indices and revitalising publishing. Is this a global trend publishers are overlooking?
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 |
The 10th Bilili BD Festival in Brazzaville celebrates African comics with networking, exhibitions, and awards, fostering industry growth for publishers.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 6, 2025 | Arab publishing, MENA publishing, Middle East, United Arab Emirates | 0 |
EPA and PublisHer unite to advance women publishers globally, combining regional strength with international AI innovation initiatives.
Read Moreby Mark Williams | Dec 4, 2025 | Arab publishing, Book Fairs, Iraq, MENA publishing | 0 |
Sixth Iraq International Book Fair opens 3 Dec in Baghdad. Key insights for publishers on market opportunities and cultural sector rebuilding.
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